Daimler Trucks North America plans to open a parts distribution center in the Indianapolis area, a move that is expected to add 45 jobs in 2017.
Daimler will spend $12.35 million to lease and build on the 283,500-square-foot facility located at Anson business park near Interstate 65 in Whitestown, according to the truck maker. Construction is due to begin in October and be completed at the end of January.
“The support from the state and local authorities was instrumental in making the decision to locate in Indiana," David Trebing, general manager of state and local relations at DTNA, told Transport Topics. "Their support truly makes this a public-private partnership. We look forward to final incentive approval.”
Most of the positions will have an average wage of $16.50 per hour, but some salaried positions will average $76,000 per year, according to the Portland, Oregon, OEM. The facility will make 7,000 parts per day, which will be distributed throughout the Midwest.
“When it is time to open a new facility, national companies like Daimler Truck North America keep looking to Indiana,” Gov. Mike Pence said in a statement. “As the crossroads of America, Indiana offers the perfect base for Daimler Trucks North America, helping them efficiently reach customers throughout the region.”
According to the Indiana Economic Development Corp., 5,700 companies in the state are engaged in logistics operations like Daimler Trucks North America.
“The firm foundation that Daimler has built over the years speaks to the quality and stability of the company,” Whitestown Town Manager Dax Norton said in a statement. “We are thrilled to welcome Daimler to Indiana’s fastest-growing community.”
In the deal, Daimler gets will get to deduct equipment from state taxes, which is expected to save the company about $315,000 over the next 10 years. Indiana Economic Development Corp. also offered $310,000 in conditional tax credits tied to Daimler hiring state residents for jobs.
A final hearing on financial incentives will be held Sept. 6 in Whitestown, which is about 30 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
